Special purpose motor vehicles from India
India exported $138 million of special purpose motor vehicles (HS 8705.90) in FY2025-26, up 246% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 37.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $138MUp 246.3% on last year
- HS code
- 8705.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8705.90.00 | Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, wreckers, mobile cranes, fire fighting vehicles, concrete mixers, road sweepers, spraying vehicles, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units): Other | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. A separate Section 232 duty on vehicles and vehicle parts isn't included and may add substantially to these figures. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of special purpose motor vehicles
India's exports to all countries under HS 8705.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8705.90 is 3.7%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 1% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on special purpose motor vehicles from India?
10% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included. A separate Section 232 duty on vehicles and vehicle parts isn't included either.
What is the HS code for special purpose motor vehicles?
8705.90, under heading 8705 (Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, wreckers, mobile cranes, fire fighting vehicles, concrete mixers, road sweepers, spraying vehicles, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units)). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export special purpose motor vehicles?
Yes. India exported $138 million under HS 8705.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.